Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Publications
Certification
Awards
Presentations
References
Timeline
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Corey Olszewski

805 San Miguel Trail, Haslet,TX

Summary

Emergency management professional with extensive experience at University of North Texas, specializing in crisis response strategies and team leadership. Demonstrated success in enhancing safety protocols and developing training programs that improve operational resilience. Expertise in risk assessment and effective communication fosters collaboration across diverse environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Director of Emergency Management & Safety Services

University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
06.2024 - Current
  • Directed multiple programs for UNT Emergency Management, including emergency, incident, and event planning, training and exercises, and continuity of operations.
  • Lead the planning and writing of the new UNT System Continuity Framework, Institutional Continuity Plans, and unit-level continuity planning.
  • Consults with UNT System institutions on emergency management and continuity initiatives, enhancing program effectiveness.
  • Leads initiatives that significantly improve safety protocols across the university.
  • Analyzed existing emergency management protocols, identified gaps, and implemented strategic changes that strengthened operational resilience.
  • Fostered a supportive environment for team members, encouraging open communication, and collaboration to enhance overall operational efficiency.
  • Directed multiple emergency management programs, ensuring continuity, and enhancing safety measures across the university.
  • Oversaw the hiring and training of EOC staff, cultivating a skilled team that enhances campus safety and emergency preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Manager

University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Managed the Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity programs including exercise design and facilitation, coordination with external agencies, Clery Act compliance, and continuity of operations.
  • Spearheaded emergency preparedness initiatives, resulting in enhanced campus safety and streamlined response protocols across university departments.
  • Conducted comprehensive hazard assessments, enabling the development of targeted strategies that significantly improved crisis response readiness.
  • Coordinated with external agencies to design and facilitate large-scale emergency exercises, fostering strong partnerships and improving inter-agency communication.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program, increasing awareness and preparedness among diverse university populations.
  • Cultivated a proactive preparedness culture through outreach initiatives, engaging stakeholders and enhancing community resilience.

Disaster Recovery Task Force (DRTF) Regional Coordinator

Texas Division of Emergency Management
DFW, Texas
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated training sessions for local leaders on disaster management protocols, leading to measurable improvements in response readiness across jurisdictions.
  • Evaluated community needs and resource gaps, enabling targeted support initiatives that strengthened disaster resilience and recovery strategies.
  • Promoted whole-community collaboration by bridging gaps between stakeholders, fostering partnerships that enhanced overall emergency management effectiveness.
  • Provided ongoing guidance and support to local agencies, ensuring they effectively utilized state tools and processes during disaster recovery operations.

Regional Preparedness Coordinator / Planner

Texas Division of Emergency Management
DFW, Texas
04.2020 - 10.2021
  • Coordinated COVID-19 response in TDEM Region 1 across 42 counties, including COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts.
  • Developed written strategies, objectives, and plans in collaboration with Regional and local government leadership.
  • Provided jurisdictions high-level planning consultation and training.
  • Managed volunteers in the Disaster District Emergency Operations Center.
  • Utilized strong interpersonal skills to foster relationships with local leaders, ensuring buy-in and commitment to emergency preparedness initiatives.

Associate, Mobilization

Team Rubicon Disaster Response
Grand Prairie, Texas
06.2018 - 04.2020
  • Planned and executed over one hundred mobilized domestic and international disaster and humanitarian aid operations.
  • Developed and refined standard operating guidelines, ensuring compliance and optimizing response times during critical missions.
  • Mentored regional volunteer leaders, fostering leadership skills and enhancing team effectiveness across multiple disaster response initiatives.
  • Coordinated training programs for staff and volunteers, leading to measurable improvements in operational readiness and team performance.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships, streamlining resource allocation and bolstering organizational capacity for disaster response.

Security Professional & EMT

Kenneth Copeland Ministries
Newark, Texas
07.2007 - 06.2018
  • Uniformed and plain-clothes close protection of personnel, information, and assets.
  • Established a volunteer EMT team, creating a sustainable model for emergency response and significantly increasing community engagement.
  • Developed and implemented an EMS Continuing Education & Training Program, enhancing team readiness and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Executed joint full-scale exercises with local emergency services, improving response times and familiarizing teams with campus layout.
  • Coordinated with Security and Risk Management to update the Emergency Action Plan, enhancing evacuation procedures and overall safety.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management

University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
12.2027

Bachelors of Science - Emergency Administration and Planning

University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
05.2018

Associate of Arts -

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, Texas
05.2015

Skills

  • Emergency management and business continuity
  • Crisis response strategies
  • Risk assessment and training development
  • Inter-agency coordination
  • Team leadership and project management
  • Public speaking and communication skills

Publications

Journal of Emergency Management 

  • Emergency Management Collaboration: A Review and New Collaboration Cycle (2021)

National Emergency Management Advanced Academy / National Emergency Training Center Library

  • Black Belt Emergency Management: A New Model for Mentorship and Competency (2024)

Certification

DRI International

  • Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), DRI International

Federal Emergency Management Agency

  • National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (NEMAA)
  • Master Continuity Practitioner

Awards

  • UNT Star Performer Award and Staff Teamwork Award

Presentations

Campus Safety & Security Conference

  • Panel Presenter: "The State of Play in Risk and Resilience for Higher Education: In Conversation with Practitioners" (2025)

Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT) Annual Leadership Symposium

  • Presenter, "Black Belt Emergency Management: Leadership, Mentorship, and Coaching for Competence" (2025)
  • Panel Presenter, "Campus Protests on Institutions of Higher Education" (2025)
  • Panel Presenter, "Unrivaled: How Collaboration Helps Everyone Win" (2023)

South Texas All-Hazards Conference

  • Presenter, "Black Belt EM: Leadership, Mentorship, and Coaching for Competency" (2024)

Texas Emergency Management Conference

  • Presenter, "Black Belt Emergency Management: Leadership, Mentorship, and Coaching for Competence" (2025)
  • Panel Presenter, "Unrivaled: How Collaboration Helps Everyone Win" (2023)
  • Presenter, "The Collaboration Cycle: A Review and New Framework", "Collaboration in Action" (2019)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate Director of Emergency Management & Safety Services

University of North Texas
06.2024 - Current

Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Manager

University of North Texas
08.2022 - 06.2024

Disaster Recovery Task Force (DRTF) Regional Coordinator

Texas Division of Emergency Management
10.2021 - 08.2022

Regional Preparedness Coordinator / Planner

Texas Division of Emergency Management
04.2020 - 10.2021

Associate, Mobilization

Team Rubicon Disaster Response
06.2018 - 04.2020

Security Professional & EMT

Kenneth Copeland Ministries
07.2007 - 06.2018

Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management

University of North Texas

Bachelors of Science - Emergency Administration and Planning

University of North Texas

Associate of Arts -

Tarrant County College

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